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ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY DEMOS

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (903,000), Adults 25-54(152,000) and Adults 18-49 (124,000) for the week of Dec. 29, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Seth Meyers” across the board for the 2nd consecutive week. Season to date, “Nightline” (1.004 million, 189,000 and 133,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (975,000, 187,000 and 130,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline” is ranking No. 1 in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year. NOTE: On Wednesday (12/31/25), ABC’s “Nightline” was preempted. On Thursday (1/1/26), “Nightline was coded as a special. The specialed telecast is excluded from the weekly and season averages. NBC’s “Seth Meyers” was preempted on Wednesday and was retitled the rest of the week to “Seth Meyers-SM” due to being repeats.ABC’s weekly averages are based on three days (Monday, Tues

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December 22, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY DEMOS

Week of Dec. 22, 2025 ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.087 million), Adults 25-54(208,000) and Adults 18-49 (148,000) for the week of Dec. 22, 2025, based on Live+SameDay Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Seth Meyers” across the board. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains week to week in Total Viewers (+14% – 1.087 million vs. 954,000), Adults 25-54 (+25% – 208,000 vs. 167,000) and Adults 18-49 (+13% – 148,000 vs. 131,000). “Nightline” delivered its best numbers in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since September and strongest performance in Adults 25-54 since October — since weeks of 9/22/25, 9/29/25 and 10/6/25, respectively. For the 2nd week in a row, “Nightline” grew year to year in Total Viewers (+11% – 1.087 million vs. 975,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.008 million, 191,000 and 134,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (975,000, 187,000 and 130,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Ad

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December 17, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (921,000) for the week of Dec. 8, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Seth Meyers.” “Nightline” posted week-to-week increases in Total Viewers (+14% – 921,000 vs. 811,000) and Adults 25-54 (+5% – 153,000 vs. 146,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (999,000, 192,000 and 133,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (963,000, 187,000 and 128,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline” is ranking No. 1 in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year. This week “Nightline” covered Wendy Williams’ attorney sharing how a new medical evaluation is raising questions about Williams’ dementia diagnosis; Taylor Swift pulling back the curtain on her iconic “Eras Tour” in new Disney+ docuseries “The End of an Era”; the 2025 Golden Globe® nominations; “American Idol” star Jordin Sparks opening up about

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December 11, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY TARGET DEMOS

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (811,000), Adults 25-54 (146,000) and Adults 18-49 (110,000) for the week of Dec. 1, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Seth Meyers” in all key target demos. “Nightline” saw gains on the same week last year in Adults 25-54 (+6% – 146,000 vs. 138,000) and Adults 18-49 (+36% – 110,000 vs. 81,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.001 million, 195,000 and 135,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (972,000, 187,000 and 128,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline is ranking No. 1 in Adults 25-54 for the 3rd straight year. This week, “Nightline” covered former cult members speaking out about being indoctrinated by notorious NXIVM leader; new evidence being revealed in Luigi Mangione hearing; the murder trial for Brian Walshe, the husband accused of killing his wife; Matthew Perry’s doctor being se

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December 5, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS

ABC News’ “Nightline” averaged 1.010 million Total Viewers, 176,000 Adults 25-54 and 145,000 Adults 18-49 for the week of Nov. 24, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Seth Meyers” in Total Viewers. “Nightline” improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+2% – 1.010 million vs. 986,000), and Adults 18-49 (+1% – 145,000 vs. 144,000), hitting 9-week highs in both measures — since w/o 9/29/25. Season to date, “Nightline” (1.021 million, 201,000 and 138,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (969,000, 186,000 and 128,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline is beating the NBC program in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year. This week, “Nightline” covered Robert Irwin winning “Dancing With the Stars”; Megan Thee Stallion being back in court in latest legal battle tied to Tory Lanez shooting; the attacker in ‘Slender Man’ case

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November 26, 2025

WITH LARGEST VIEWERSHIP IN 7 WEEKS, ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY DEMOS

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (986,000), Adults 25-54 (206,000) and Adults 18-49 (144,000) for the week of Nov. 17, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+17% – 986,000 vs. 842,000), Adults 25-54 (+75% – 203,000 vs. 116,000) and Adults 18-49 (+112% – 144,000 vs. 68,000). “Nightline” hit 7-week highs in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 — since w/o 9/29/25. “Nightline” was up on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+1% – 986,000 vs. 978,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.014 million, 202,000 and 138,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (946,000, 177,000 and 120,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline is beating the NBC program in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year. This week, “Nightline” covered victims of extremist 764 network, who are warning parents

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November 6, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (826,000) and Adults 25-54 (135,000) for the week of Oct. 27, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” was up on the previous week by double digits in Total Viewers (+10% – 826,000 vs. 754,000) and Adults 18-49 (+18% – 98,000 vs. 83,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.016 million, 204,000 and 139,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (970,000, 181,000 and 126,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline is beating the NBC program in both key Adult demos for the 3rd straight year. This week, “Nightline” aired a new two-part special titled “Chicago Crackdown” which goes inside the Chicago immigration operation “Midway Blitz” and featured interviews with impacted families and CBP Commander Gregory Bovino; covered the recent Louvre jewelry heist; King Charles stripping his brother Andrew of royal titles; and

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October 24, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 ACROSS THE BOARD, LEADING NBC IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 4TH STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (969,000), Adults 25-54 (205,000) and Adults 18-49 (143,000) for the week of Oct. 13, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data+Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in all key measures for the 4th straight week. “Nightline” grew year to year across the board: Total Viewers (+6% – 969,000 vs. 911,000), Adults 25-54 (+8% – 205,000 vs. 189,000) and Adults 18-49 (+20% – 143,000 vs. 119,000). “Nightline” was up on the previous week in Total Viewers (+2% – 969,000 vs. 954,000) and Adults 18-49 (+7% – 143,000 vs. 134,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.099 million, 232,000 and 159,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (1.031 million, 187,000 and 127,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline is beating the NBC program in both key Adult demos for the 3rd straight year. In addition, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+2

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October 15, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING NBC IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (954,000), Adults 25-54(212,000) and Adults 18-49 (134,000) for the week of Oct. 6, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in all key measures for the third consecutive week. “Nightline” saw double-digit gains in the year-ago week in Adults 25-54 (+19% – 212,000 vs. 178,000) and Adults 18-49 (+28% – 134,000 vs. 105,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.122 million, 240,000 and 164,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (990,000, 183,000 and 125,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year. In addition, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+2% – 1.122 million vs. 1.099 million). This week, “Nightline” covered former NFL Quarterback Mark Sanchez facing charges that could see him serving prison time after an alleged altercation in Indianapolis; two years since the Oct. 7,

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October 8, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.070 million), Adults 25-54 (221,000) and Adults 18-49 (158,000) for the week of Sept. 29, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in all key measures for the second straight week. For the second week in a row, “Nightline” improved on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+3% – 1.070 million vs. 1.036 million) and Adults 18-49 (+5% – 158,000 vs. 150,000). On Monday (9/29/25), “Nightline” turned in its top Adults 18-49 telecast (346,000) in over 3 months — since 6/19/25. Season to date, “Nightline” (1.174 million, 251,000 and 177,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (985,000, 183,000 and 122,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year. In addition, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+5% – 1.174 million vs. 1.120 million) versus the comparable weeks last season

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ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY DEMOS

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY DEMOS

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY TARGET DEMOS

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS

WITH LARGEST VIEWERSHIP IN 7 WEEKS, ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY DEMOS

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 ACROSS THE BOARD, LEADING NBC IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 4TH STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING NBC IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT WEEK

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